Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has stated that the All Progressives Congress is the only political party capable of managing Kano State and winning at the national level in the 2027 general election.
The governor made the statement while speaking to a large gathering of supporters who had gathered on Kano’s streets to welcome him return from APC-related engagements in Abuja.
Yusuf, speaking in a video that circulated on Sunday, downplayed the possibilities of opposition groups, including the African Democratic Congress, claiming that no other platform could threaten the APC’s supremacy in the state or nationwide.
“APC in Kano State is the only winning party. There is no other party that can take control of Kano and Nigeria, by the grace of Allah,” he said.
Yusuf also addressed critics who have described him as a one-term governor, insisting that his political future remains secure within the APC.
“We did one term in NNPP and left. We will do the second term in APC. There are two terms in APC, the party of the people,” he stated.
He also pledged loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, assuring that Kano State would support his re-election bid in 2027.
“We in Kano are fully behind Mr President and will support his re-election, by the grace of Allah,” the governor added, while commending Tinubu’s efforts in improving the economy and infrastructure.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to governance, promising further investment in critical sectors.
“We will continue to deliver dividends of democracy in education, infrastructure, health, agriculture, and youth empowerment for both men and women,” he said.
He also advised eligible voters to register with the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the next elections.
“I call on all of you to rededicate yourselves to the service of our great party and ensure you register with INEC so that you can come out and support APC in 2027,” he appealed.
Meanwhile, Kano State APC Chairman Umar Doguwa stated that the enormous turnout at the reception demonstrated widespread support for the governor.
“The crowd you have seen today is a clear indication that the people are ready to return the governor for a second term,” he noted.
The governor’s convoy reportedly took several hours to go from Malam Aminu Kano International Airport to the Government House due to the massive number of supporters that lined the route—a journey that usually takes around 15 minutes.
